TPB News "Bike To Work Day" on May 17 to Promote Bicycle Commuting and Safety TPB Weekly Report Apr 22, 2013 On Friday, May 17, thousands of Washington area residents will take to roads, bicycle lanes, and shared-use paths to commute to work by bicycle in the region's thirteenth annual Bike to Work Day.
News Highlight Projects Discussed at April TPB Meeting Featured in News Stories Apr 18, 2013 WTOP story covers the work of the Bus on Shoulder Task Force, while WAMU story highlights a TPB scenario that integrates a regional network of toll lanes and bus rapid transit with more concentrated growth in activity centers.
News Release Council of Governments' Officials Congratulate Maryland State Leaders on Transportation Funding Bill Apr 18, 2013 The region’s Transportation Planning Board sent a letter to Governor O’Malley, Lieutenant Governor Brown, and Leaders of the Maryland General Assembly, thanking state leaders for their leadership and dedication in reaching a successful outcome.
News Highlight Officials Discuss Street Smart on NBC4 Show Apr 16, 2013 Arlington County Board Chairman Walter Tejada, District of Columbia Pedestrian Program Coordinator George Branyan, and Montgomery County Pedestrian Safety Coordinator Jeff Dunckel urge drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to look out for each other.
Region Forward Blog Maryland Passes Landmark Forest Legislation trees Apr 16, 2013 Steven Koehn Director/State Forester at Maryland DNR Forest Service Co-Chair American Forest Foundation (AFF) Woodlands Operating Committee and member AFF Board of Trustees
TPB News "Street Smart" Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety as Weather Warms and Days Grow Longer TPB Weekly Report Apr 15, 2013 Between now and mid-May, motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists throughout the region will hear and see reminders about how to stay safe and avoid traffic accidents as warmer spring weather and longer daylight hours bring more people out on foot and on bicycles.
Region Forward Blog Local State Innovations Provide Way to Meet Climate Goals Alexandria_(VA)_City_Hall Apr 12, 2013 As frustrating as Congress’ unwillingness to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may be additional legislation may not even be necessary to achieve the country’s climate mitigation goals.
Region Forward Blog FBI Competition Might Make Headlines but Area Leaders are Committed to Cooperation on Many Economic Issues photo_wbj Apr 11, 2013 At a forum today organized by the DC Chamber of Commerce and Washington Business Journal several top elected officials discussed regional cooperation specifically in regards to economic development.
News Release COG Board Adopts Resolution Ending Controversy on Gun Violence Issue Apr 10, 2013 The Board of Directors the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments approved by a wide margin a resolution that resolved a controversy over an earlier vote addressing the gun violence issue.
News Release New Campaign Warns Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicyclists to Exercise Caution Apr 9, 2013 The Spring 2013 Street Smart campaign features dramatic ads offering safety tips and promoting increased traffic safety vigilance. Officials launched the regional campaign at an event on April 9 in Northeast D.C.